In his only season at the Camp Nou he won the Copa del Generalísimo, but appeared sparingly in the league albeit scoring three goals.

Subsequently, Navarro joined neighbouring CE Sabadell FC in Segunda División, promoting in his first year.

In the following six seasons he suffered two top flight relegations with the club, and netted a career-best five goals in 21 games in the 1947–48 campaign as the Arlequinats finished in 12th position, narrowly avoiding another drop.

During his eight-year spell with the Merengues he took part in 272 official games[1] and won five major titles, including three leagues and the 1955–56 edition of the European Cup, contributing with three appearances in the latter competition.

Additionally, Navarro was the first Spanish player to be selected to a World XI FIFA team, appearing in a 4–4 draw against England at Wembley on 21 October 1953 and being subsequently nicknamed El Fifo.